Western officials have warned that North Korean units joining the fight would stoke the almost three-year war and bring geopolitical consequences as far away as the Indo-Pacific region.
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Ukrainian man settles lawsuit against Livermore couple over labor trafficking
Oleksandr Bulatov has agreed to drop his lawsuit against Kathryn and Michael Cook of Livermore.
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U.S. Defense Secretary confirms North Korea has sent troops to Russia
If the troops join the war in Ukraine on Russia’s side, it will be ‘a very, very serious issue,’ Lloyd Austin says.
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Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies
U.S. reaction was muted and noncommittal, though it did issue a new $425 million package of security assistance for Ukraine while in Europe, reactions ranged from categorical opposition to strong support.
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Ukrainian envoy urges response to alleged killings of POWs in Kursk
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russia had launched around 900 guided aerial bombs, more than 40 missiles and 400 drones against Ukraine over the past week.
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Ukrainian recruiters descend on Kyiv’s nightlife in search of men not registered for conscription
Ukrainian military recruitment officers have raided restaurants, bars and a concert hall in Kyiv, checking military registration documents and detaining men who are not in compliance.
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Ukrainian president calls on Europe for aid
Volodymyr Zelensky planned to present his blueprint at a weekend meeting of Western leaders in Germany, but it was postponed after President Biden stayed home because of the hurricane crisis in Florida.
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Russia bans Discord chat program, to the chagrin of its military users
More than 2½ years into the war, Russia has failed to implement a secure communications system for its military.
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil hub as Zelensky says war is in ‘very important phase’
Ukraine has developed long-range drones that have hit oil depots and refineries, as well as armories, as it increasingly targets rear areas that are essential for Russia’s onslaught.
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Opinion: Why we enter Ukraine’s war zone again and again
Joining food and supply convoys to the country’s orphanage and safe house system is a privilege.